As Central California’s very first U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Certified hotel and conference facility in the category of Existing Building (EB), I am proud to say that here at the Portola Hotel & Spa, we are truly “leeding” the way in creating the most sustainable and eco-friendly conference and events on California’s West Coast….

Comprised of the Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey Marriott and the Monterey Conference Center, the Monterey Conference Connection delivers unparalleled service for large scale conferences and streamlined events here on the Monterey Peninsula. Partners of the Monterey Conference Connection, local hotel and conference facilities have collaborated to bring together the very best in Monterey venues,…

Monterey is many things to many people. For the locals, it’s home and a wonderful place to live. For visitors, it offers something for everyone. You can take a solo hike through the trails at Garrapata State Park, explore the many museums with the family, enjoy a romantic dinner with your loved one or tee…

Known as one of the premier venues in in Central and Northern California for conferences, meetings and corporate events of all sizes, the Portola Hotel & Spa was recently named a winner of the Smart Meetings Magazine 2014 Platinum Choice Award. I am thrilled to share with the followers of our Central Coast Living Blog,…

Barco Projector HDX-W20-FLEX In today’s interconnected world, technology is everywhere. From our smartphones and tablets to our doctor’s offices to our schools, high-tech is simply part of our everyday life. The Portola Hotel & Spa is no different. Guests, groups and organizations that are staying at and holding events at our hotel are requiring the…

Many organizations have taken the first step toward a greener workplace – switching out the traditional cases of break room plastic water bottles for a reusable one, offering rewards for those who carpool to work and many other initiatives. The pressure for companies to be aware of their carbon footprint is only continuing to grow,…

As the editor of Central Coast Living, I try to bring a little slice of the Monterey Peninsula to our readers near and far. Sometimes it’s events and tips on travel to our area. Other times, it’s specials at the Portola Hotel & Spa or a new GREEN program they are initiating. While helping to…